Frequently Asked Questions,
Potential Members and Members
How much does it cost to curl?
Current fees can be viewed on our website; www.peterboroughcurlingclub.ca . Hover over the “Club Information+” button.
How long is the curling season?
The curling season begins the day after Thanksgiving in October and runs to the end of March/first week of April.
What does Curling Equipment Cost?
You do not need to invest a lot of money in equipment. The PCC has brooms and delivery sticks you can borrow as well as temporary sliders and “rubber grippers” that attach to your shoes to grip the ice as you move down the sheet. You need clean running shoes that you do not wear outside as well as loose-fitting clothing. The use of head protection is highly recommended. If you choose to buy equipment, our sponsors Imprinted Apparel/Peterborough Curling Store is your one stop shop for all things curling!
Do I need experience or lessons?
No experience is required and if you just want to dive into a league, there are lots of us who will give you a hand and teach you on the fly. However, most new curlers would benefit from one of our Learn to Curl leagues. The PCC offers two options – a full season of curling instruction, practice and game playing or a half season (Fall or Winter) Learn to Curl league.
Are there age limits?
Curling is highly adaptable and can be played by people of all ages and physical abilities. Members of the PCC range in age from 8 to over 90 years.
What if am unable to execute the rock delivery?
Many of our curlers have stayed with the game into their senior years by moving to “stick curling” that does not require them to get down to (and up from!) the hack but is just as challenging and fun. We also have active wheelchair curlers in all of our adult leagues. Indeed, John Thurston who took the Gold at the last Paralympic games curls with our club.
Is curling a family oriented sport?
Yes, frequently spouses and even entire families join and play together. We have leagues for the whole family from our popular Junior league on Sundays to our adult nighttime and daytime leagues.
How long are the games?
Most games are scheduled to last 2 hours (considered an 8-end game).
What leagues can I play in?
Including our junior and high school leagues, PCC has 21 different leagues such as Friday Afternoon Mixed, Tuesday Evening Men, Novice and so on. You can find a description of each league on our webpage by clicking “Our Leagues” and then the “League Overview” button. You can choose to play in as few or as many leagues as you wish.
Do I have to enter with a team or can I (and possibly my partner) enter as individuals?
Some PCC leagues use a team play format where a team of 4 or 5 (or 2 in the case of Open Doubles) play consistently together against other teams. You can certainly register in such a league as an individual or couple and the section head of that league will assign you to a team, based on your experience or requests for a particular position. Of course, if you have a foursome that wishes to curl together you can register together. Senior men and women also can play in a “tag” format. When you register for tag curling, a tag with you name is created. When you show up for a game, the “tag master” will make up teams on the fly. It is a great way to meet fellow curlers and many of our members enjoy not having to commit to curling every week.
What if I join a team and cannot make a game?
The PCC maintains a list of curlers who are willing to spare, listing the positions they are able to fill (skip, vice, etc.) Also, some leagues will have more teams than there are sheets of ice available in which case a team or two in that league would be given a “bye”. This means there will be 4 or 8 curlers to approach to spare.
Should I be worried that I am not very athletic and that I will be intimidated by other curlers?
Not a chance! The PCC is about having fun on the ice and developing friendships off the ice (over a beverage or two). You will start out in the lead position and you can move up as you get more comfortable. You will find your fellow curlers encouraging and supportive – that is the nature of the sport. It has been said that, should your employer transfer you to a new town, the first thing you should do is join the local curling club. You will have good friends in no time.
What if I need to stop due to health or life changes?
The PCC has a refund policy that will rebate members having to withdraw for health reasons that rebates the membership fee paid prorated to reflect the proportion of the season remaining.
Can I curl and still go south every year?
The PCC offers half year memberships. You can register for the fall term (October to December) or the winter (January to April).
How do I join?
You can do it a few ways. A simple option is to go to the club website and follow the instructions to complete the registration form. This online registration for new members will be open from September 1 through October 1. Alternatively, drop in and see us at the Open House Wednesday September 9 from 5:30 pm to 8:00pm at the club this year (2026) and we’ll sign you up. If you have any questions, call our office during office hours and we’ll walk you through it. 705-745-8252.
Does the PCC offer an installment plan for fee payments?
Members for whom a one-time payment is a challenge can email the Membership Director who can design a payment plan that responds to a member’s needs.
Where can I find information on other policies and procedures at the PCC?
On the PCC website, you can hover over the “Club Information +” button and then click on “Member Documents”. Pick “Policies and Procedures”. There you will find information about our spare policy, locker rentals, practice memberships, refunds and more.
Where do I find the Guest and Spare Policy?
Login to PCC’s website with your member login ID and password. Once you are logged in, click on “Our Club” and then click on “Guest and Spare Policy”.
I am having a non-member spare for me. What do I need to do?
Non-members of PCC that you bring in to spare in any league must sign a Waiver and pay a $20 fee. Waivers are available in a binder at the bar. Ask your section head if you are unsure where to find it. The $20 fee can be given to the bar staff. Have them note what it is for so that the office is aware of it.
How do I find a Spare if I am unable to play in a team league I am scheduled for?
Login to PCC’s website with your member login ID and password. Once you are logged in, click on the “Members” tab then click on “Find a Spare or Team”. Once in the “Find a Spare” page, you can put in what you need by filling in the “gender”, “league” and “position” that you are looking for, then click “Apply Filters”. A list of members who are willing to spare in that league, position you are looking for, will populate below with contact information.
Does PCC have branded merchandise and apparel?
Yes! We launched our on-line store with our partner, Imprinted Apparel, in 2026. Go to: https://imprintedapparelstore.com/pcc/. You can also find the link to the online store by clicking on the link under the “Members” tab and also the link on the home page of the website.
How do I find my league stats and schedule?
Login to PCC’s website with your member login ID and password. Once you are logged in, click on “Our Leagues” then click on the league category you are looking for, for example “Women’s”, then click on the particular league you are in. Once you are on the league page, there is a drop down for “League Information”, “Member Information”, “Roster”, “Schedule” and “Standings”. Choose the one you would like and click “GO”.
How do I enter the Score of my game?
Login to PCC’s website with your member login ID and password. Once you are logged in, click on “Members” then click on “Enter My Scores”. Once you are in there, any games that you played in and that a score hasn’t been entered for (your opponent may have already done it) will be listed. Click on “Enter Game Results”. This will take you to the score page where you enter the details using the dropdowns and then click “Save Scores”.
How do I contact someone on PCC’s Board of Directors or a Section Head of a League?
If you have concerns, questions of suggestions, you can find contact information for the Board of Directors by logging in to PCC’s website with your member ID and password. Once logged in, you can find contact information for the board by clicking “Our Club”, then “Executive”, then “Executive Details”. Once in, you will find email and phone contact information for the board and for section heads of all the leagues.
Where do I find contact information for Kim and Jeff at Stonehouse Hall?
Contact information for the Stonehouse Hall is found on the website by clicking “Our Club” and then “Banquet Hall Rental”.
I am a new Section Head. Where do I find forms/information that I might need for my league?
Login to PCC’s website with your member login ID and password. Once you are logged in, click on ”Club Information” and then click on either “Member Documents” or on “Club Forms”. The “Member Documents” page will give you: Board Meeting Minutes, AGM minutes, Annual Financial Statements, By-Laws, Policies and Procedures, Curling Cancellation Procedures, Time Clock Rule, Code of Conduct, Right to Safe Play, etc. The “Club Forms” tab will give you: The Event and Bonspiel Form, Incident/Accident Report, Concussion and Rowan’s Law info, Liability Waivers, etc.
Where do I find out if there is any Practice Ice Scheduled?
Login to PCC’s website with your member login ID and password. Once you are logged in, click on “Club Events”. Click on the "Monthly Calendar". Practice Ice will be listed on the calendar.
Where do I find PCC's Upcoming Events?
Login to PCC’s website with your member login ID and password. Once you are logged in, click on “Club Events”. You can choose several options:
Monthly Calendar- shows you everything on the club calendar
Club Bonspiels- shows you the upcoming bonspiels in this season
150 Anniversary Events- gives you an overview and details of our Anniversary Events
Registration and Open House- gives you details about the Open House.
